True Blood is one of the most popular series on HBO, with fans devouring its delicious blend of sex, romance, and supernatural mystery. The vampires, werewolves, faeries, and otherworldly creatures that call Bon Temps, Louisiana home clash not only with each other, but also with humans, one of which was their self-appointed nemesis: sweet-talking, bible-thumping Reverend Steve Newlin.

A hater of all things supernatural, Newlin developed a demented journal, his Field Guide to Vampires, which chronicles all he knows about these “Creatures of Satan”: their strengths, their weaknesses, their bylaws, and, of course, how to kill them. During the time of his kidnapping, and eventual turning, the journal was discovered and fell into the hands of Eric and Pam who defaced it in a most disrespectful and snarky manner. Their handwritten comments to each other inject an amusing, devilish point of view to the guide, correcting and making fun of Newlin’s biased observations.

An endlessly entertaining read, True Blood: Steve Newlin’s Field Guide to Vampires is packed with untold insight into key storylines and several compelling characters including a chapter that discusses what happened to the relationship between Newlin and his wife Sarah. Along with photos, letters, postcards, and hand¬written notes, the journal also includes a tourist map to Bon Temps and Steve’s own idle doodles all of which perfectly capture the tongue-in-cheek humor that has made True Blood a hit.

If you are a fan of True Blood then this book is definitely for you. Easy to read, fun, well designed and full of great additional information about the show. Steve Newlin's last gift to the fans. Great way to pass the time until the next season. FYI: this is not another True Blood story or chapter, nor is it something I would recommend for someone that did not watch the show or is not a fan.